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More men are suspected, charged and convicted of crime compared to women Statistics show, in 2001 167 per 10 000 of the male population were found guilty or cautioned for an offence compared to 3.7 per 10 000 or the female population…read more

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Men are more likely to commit crime due to differences in opportunities. They have more freedom compared to women, allowing them to commit crime. The Gender socialization process assists men to committing crime. Males are more likely to be brought up with the values of being tough and aggressive whereas females are generally brought up with the values of being polite and abiding the law.…read more

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Men may restrain women in their lives enforce them to be family-centred. This means the women being controlled are less likely to commit crime. The chivalry effect may cause men to commit crime. This thesis means there is a common belief that the male dominated police force and courts are easier on women.…read more

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Peer pressure- peers could influence males to be aggressive and be involved in gangs. However peers could influence females to concentrate on schoolwork. Media- the media labels males as criminals, especially afro-Caribbean's and this causes self-fulfilling prophecy, they turn to crime.…read more

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The number of female offenders in the UK are increasing, this is due to: The social position of women have changed, legally women have similar opportunities to men. An example of this is the workforce Changes in attitude may mean women no longer receive less harsh punishment than men within the criminal justice system…read more